Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Latest Breaking News
In reply to the discussion: Aaron Alexis 34 identified as shooter at Navy Yard [View all]crim son
(27,552 posts)87. Longtime DUer and random reader here.
Thank you for posting and thank you for doing the research. You've done nothing improper.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
Recommendations
0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):
113 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Internet search. But I will back off and wait and see. I admitted it was speculation. But
LiberalLoner
Sep 2013
#24
Okay you do have a point, I will delete the shot and allow people to google their
LiberalLoner
Sep 2013
#44
Right, but no confirmation yet (that I know of) that the guy whose picture you posted....
Tommy_Carcetti
Sep 2013
#26
Agreed. A conviction is one thing, but a mere arrest has no business being broadcast like this.
arcane1
Sep 2013
#74
He was 31 three years ago, when this mugshot was taken and he was arrested.
LiberalLoner
Sep 2013
#5
The news has been saying he used another mans ID and that other man is being questioned now.
LiberalLoner
Sep 2013
#13
Not likely, only the guards would see the badges, and this person used that badge only this one day
LiberalLoner
Sep 2013
#27
No he is a civilian contractor himself. Am listening to MSNBC news right now but here
LiberalLoner
Sep 2013
#39
He is -- near as I know, I'm not near a television right now--a Navy civilian contractor.
MADem
Sep 2013
#43
Thank you. Some here do not approve that I reported the race or just don't approve that I exist or
LiberalLoner
Sep 2013
#60
You are absolutely right. You wouldnt be called out as much had this been the usual white guy
7962
Sep 2013
#106
You didn't write the news, you're just posting it for us. We want to know. Thanks.
freshwest
Sep 2013
#84
The news is confirming it is a black male 34 years old named Aaron Alexis from ft worth tx
LiberalLoner
Sep 2013
#37
I don't think it has been affirmed how he was able to bring 3 weapons onto a base.
Socal31
Sep 2013
#89
ALWAYS go for local coverage. They preempt everything and the reporters know the local officials.
Spitfire of ATJ
Sep 2013
#82